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Dean Castle – Fenwick Water loop from Kilmarnock

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Dean Castle – Fenwick Water loop from Kilmarnock

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Dean Castle – Fenwick Water loop from Kilmarnock

02:18

8.70km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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850 m

Dean Castle

Highlight • Castle

Magnificent 14th-century castle located in the heart of Kilmarnock.

Tip by

1.06 km

Fenwick Water

Highlight • Forest

Take in the beautiful Fenwick Water river as you run through vibrant green woodland.

Tip by

1.62 km

Dean Castle and Country Park

Highlight • Castle

200-acre rural valley park with wooded trails, tearooms & shop around a 14th century castle museum.

Tip by

5.74 km

Wardlaw Plantation

Forest

7.66 km

Rural Life Centre Animal Enclosure

Highlight • Rest Area

The Rural Life Centre has a number of amazing birds and animals to discover. This is an especially fun section for kids and there is a cafe and public toilets here too.

Tip by

8.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.65 km

1.96 km

1.26 km

834 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

2.56 km

1.18 km

750 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

15°C

8°C

98 %

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Dean Castle – Fenwick Water loop from Kilmarnock

Dean Castle

Fenwick Water

Dean Castle and Country Park

Rural Life Centre Animal Enclosure

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